CHEERS! A Publication by Something New by Something New: Bridal & Formalwear

Cheers! A PUBLICATION BY SOMETHING NEW, CELEBRATING ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL

2021

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EDITOR'S LETTER Dear friend! Congratulations on your recent engagement! Are you ready to find the most beautiful gown you will ever wear? All the gowns you will see in our store have been carefully selected and crafted with you in mind. Every one of our dresses is constructed from the finest fabrics to flatter your figure and have you look your best on your wedding day. We have all types of styles to accommodate how unique you are. I’ve worked to put hand touches on numerous styles and designs to help you feel absolutely beautiful on your wedding day. We have been told time and time again that not only do our brides love our dresses, but even more, they love the way we take care of them in our store...where life’s worth celebrating! As the owner of Something New, I want to personally invite you to schedule a visit or come on into our store and let us show you what it means to be a “Something New” bride. Looking forward to meeting you,

Mindi Linscombe

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Life’s Worth Celebrating! Welcome to Something New

2021 Brooklyn Grace Look Book The Lodge At Cathedral Pines by Tina Joiner Photography

4 Reasons You Might Choose A Less Expensive Bridal Store Common bridal store myths

Your Wedding Planning Calendar 12 month planning guide for your wedding day

Party Member Guides

The Anatomy Of A Tuxedo A visual guide to men’s formalwear

Checklists for every member of your bridal party

Something New Brides Top 5 things,“I loved most about my wedding!” 1 | SOMETHING NEW

Life’s Worth Celebrating!

indi Linscombe, owner of Something New in Colorado Springs, Colorado, knows what it is like to be disappointed as a bride.

a real customer standing there in the store. I eventually found my gown, but had to go to great lengths -- even out of state -- to find the experience for which I had hoped.”

Her frustrating experience led her and her husband, Jordan, to open their store to create a better experience for brides and to ensure that no other bride would go through what she did.

Since Something New opened in 2008, thousands of brides all across the country have flocked to the beautiful store. Brides tell us that they come not only for a beautiful and quality gown in a stunning setting, but for the “Something New experience.”

“When I searched for my own bridal gown for my wedding, it started off as a very disappointing experience,” says Mindi. “Many of the places I went treated me like a number of blatantly cared more about their dresses than they did me,

Brides come to Something new rather than somewhere else because they know they will be celebrated, treated with personal attention, and find exactly what they want for their big day. “My experience at Something New was amazing,” recent bride Christy says. “As soon as my mom and I walked in the door, they had smiling faces and were completely engaging. My consultant was wonderful and made me feel like I was the only one there. I was from out-of-state, like completely across the country, and she didn’t even flinch. When I initially tried on “my dress,” but felt I needed some time to mull in over, there was absolutely no pressure! As soon as I walked back in their doors to officially make it real, they were so excited for me. All the staff members were amazing; they worked as a team helping each other when one of them had questions. I even heard one of them say, ‘I wear my iWatch so when one of my brides has a question, they text me and I can get right back to them.’ Amazing customer service in my mind! Thank you for making this such a great experience!”

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As a recently engaged bride, the home to Colorado’s greatest bridal experience invites you to make an appointment where you can see what brides from all over are raving about: the brand new 10,000 square foot building, elegant lighting, the personal bridal suits and stylists, and a truly celebratory boutique experience that puts the bride first. This season, Something New’s exclusive in-house line, the Brooklyn Grace collection, features brand new styles and fresh looks that were hand-picked by Mindi and the team. Curated by Mindi, the Brooklyn Grace collection was inspired by the birth of her daughter, Brooklyn Grace Linscombe, born after three boys. “Over the years, I have gleaned tremendous insight into what brides really want by going through a process of alterations and sketching gowns side by side with brides,” says Mindi. “I have used that knowledge to create this amazing collection of gowns that I would love for my own daughter to wear! This experience has allowed my team and I to put together an incredible collection of designs and styles we love, for ourselves and our own daughters.”

Brooklyn Grace collection will allow brides to give back through The Exodus Road, Compassion International, and Colorado Children’s Hospital. The Exodus Road is dedicated to the rescue and restoration of girls, boys, women, and men who are victims of human trafficking in some of the most vulnerable countries around the world. Compassion International aims to positively impact longterm development of children living in poverty through child sponsorship and humanitarian aid. Children’s Hospital Colorado is one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation and has a very special personal connection with the Something New family. “I am so blessed to be able to contribute to and be a part of the missions of these organizations, says Mindi. “We’re excited to be able to give back to such noble causes. I invite you to learn more about what they do at www.

“Throughout the last year, my team and I have been hard at work selecting designs for the 2021 Brooklyn Grace Collection,” continues Mindi. “I know you’ll love it as much as we do. The designs are gorgeous, and the dresses are high-quality. I have worked hard to put my own unique touches on every single style.” In addition to being a hand-selected private collection, a portion of the proceeds from each dress sold from the 3 | SOMETHING NEW

theexodusroad.com, www.compassion.com, and www. childrenscolorado.org.” The 2021 Brooklyn Grace Collection will feature a wonderful balance of classic and simple looks, destination gown options, and daring yet elegant gowns with cathedrallength trains. “After my daughter was born, I kept thinking about the fact that every bride is someone’s daughter,” says Mindi. “I want the very best for my own daughter, and I wanted this collection to reflect that. Every bride, every daughter, deserves to feel so loved, treasured, and special on their day.” There are many amazing wedding professionals who have worked hard to help tell the Brooklyn Grace story! The beautiful pictures of 2021 Brooklyn Grace gowns you see in this magazine are the result of a hand-picked team of incredible talent. Tina Joiner Photography worked with us to create these amazing images at The Lodge At Cathedral Pines. Through snow, freezing temperatures, and a pandemic we were able to capture some spectacular moments in these gorgeous dresses! Mindi invites you to come and see this stunning collection in person.

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The Brooklyn Grace collection pulls from Mindi’s personal experience in being a bride and her experience working with so many wonderful brides at Something New, carefully listening to what brides of all ages and body types want for their big day. To see the new line, please call us or visit online to schedule your appointment! “I can hardly wait for you to come in to see these new looks on you and your friends,” says Mindi. “We look forward to getting to know you and hearing about the current chapter of your unique wedding story. Also, if you know someone engaged, please be sure to share this story with them!” Mindi and all the stylists at Something New find great satisfaction in helping brides find the perfect dress that will bring out their confidence and beauty. After meeting Mindi and seeing how she and her staff care for the brides that come into her store, it is our hope that you or a bride you know will have the chance to have the experience of being assisted in your search for the perfect wedding gown by this exceptional trendsetter in the bridal industry. Get ready for the experience of a lifetime by calling Something New at (719) 282-6500 or visiting our website at www.somethingnewboutique.com. Set up your appointment and find your Something New!

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HEARTFELT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY for elegant and compassionate couples

Tina Joiner Photography had the honor of photographing Something New’s 2021 wedding dress line which is featured throughout this magazine. Tina’s work has led her all over the world and she has been published in over 175 magazines and blogs, including six magazine covers. She has been named a top 100 photographer in the world by Shoot and Share, she is a seven time gold winner of the Gazette’s Best of the Springs for Wedding Photography, and she is also a recipient of The Knot’s Hall of Fame Wedding Photographer Award. Let Tina Joiner Photography tell your love story.

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Fabric

Our dresses are made from the finest fabrics available, including italian matte satin, silks, chiffon, taffeta, and organza to adorn you on your wedding day.

Inner Lining And Construction The more boning and inner construction, the higher the price of a gown. The price of alterations also goes down as well since the dresses fit so much better.

Ornamentation Some of our wedding gowns have over 10,000 individually sewn beads on a dress that can take on highly skilled seamstress 38 days just to sew on: other ornamentation can include lace, bead work, appliqués, and stunning patterns that will cause you, your fiancé and your guests to gasp in amazement when they see you.

Factors In A Dress

PRICE

The Skill Of The Seamstress Constructing Your Gown Every single gown at our store is hand sketched and designed with the most luxurious and exquisite fabrics available and are hand sewn by the most talented artisans on the planet. Every gown at our store is hand selected by members of our staff to be the perfect gown for each of our wonderful brides! Many of our highly coveted and stunning gowns will not be seen at any other bridal salon in our area.

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You’re Afraid You Won’t Be A Priority With Our Consultants

Given that our store is one of the largest and most highly recommended bridal salons in Colorado, you might think that you’ll fall through the cracks or be just a number because we work with so many brides. Many brides think they can get a better selection from a large box retailer or a more personalized service from a smaller, less successful boutique. The reality is that you can have both! At Something New, our goal is to celebrate you and help you find your wedding dress from the literal hundreds of options we have in all sizes with our fun and easy bridal experience. You’ve already got so much going on with your wedding planning that another standard appointment and more hassle isn’t what you’re looking for. What you need is a personal bridal stylist who is an impeccably focused and trained bridal expert, someone who listens, AND someone who really cares about getting to know your wants and needs regarding what you’ll wear when you say “I do.” You won’t have to compromise with amazing selection AND personalized service. There’s no

need to sacrifice because you’re dealing with one of America’s top bridal retailers, and every highly trained member of our team is focused on giving you the VIP treatment you deserve. Don’t just take our word for it. Consider what recent bride Rosilynn Willardson said about her experience at our store. “When I walked into your store, I didn’t think I’d find anything,” Rosilynn said. “I am very picky, and I wanted something simple but elegant. I had been to many other stores and found things that came close but weren’t “The Dress.” My stylist was extremely nice and quick even though she was with another bride that day. After a few, though, I became discouraged, but my ever-cheerful stylist said there was one last dress she knew I’d love. I tried it on, and as soon as I stepped in front of the mirror, I knew it was “The Dress.” It was simple, elegant, and I looked amazing in it. To make it even better, it was under budget! I am so glad I went to your store to get my perfect wedding dress! I can’t wait to wear it on my big day!” 25 | SOMETHING NEW

You’ve Heard From A Friend That A Certain Store Gives Crazy Discounts And Deals To Brides If You Ask Them

We certainly understand the temptation to give business to a friend or to another store you may have already been to, especially if that store has offered to cut their price to give you a deal. To be blunt, there’s no point in wasting your time or ours attempting to negotiate prices -- we don’t discount the price of our dresses. If you have already been to another store, and they’ve offered you a big discounted price, here are three cautions you’ll want to keep in mind: First, any store that cuts prices must also cut and compromise the service and the quality of the overall experience they can provide at their store, and that means less for you in the long run. Second, any store that cuts their prices reveals a mindset about how they sell. It suggests that they will be quickly and easily willing to reduce the other benefits you may get when you buy your dress from them.

Third, any bridal store that is discounting their prices significantly must really need the business, and that may tell you something about how happy his or her brides really are and the small number of individuals who refer their friends and family to come to their store and buy from them. At our store, over 75% of all brides who buy from us are the direct result of an invitation or referral from a friend or family member. With these things in mind, you should very thoroughly question any bridal store about their experience, how many referrals they get, and how varied the prices are between what is priced and what is actually sold. Your wedding gown isn’t just any dress. It is probably the most important formal gown you will ever wear. It is a significant purchase, and you don’t want to be pushed into it or settle for something simply because of an over-promising retailer who just can’t deliver on what they’re selling. Please don’t make this mistake.

You think that all bridal stores are basically the same, and do basically the same thing

We hope after reviewing this magazine and discovering all of the differences about our store, that you’ll understand how untrue that statement really is. Certainly, all bridal stores sell wedding dresses in the same broad, general sense. But this is like saying all doctors and hospitals do basically the same things. However, there are certain hospitals with a much higher success rate with heart operations than other hospitals. There are doctors whom affluent, knowledgeable patients travel great distances to see, and there are doctors who struggle to get enough patients to barely make out a living in their hometowns. We have engineered our entire approach on selling wedding gowns to attract brides who have a profound preference for “the best,” -- for having the

most respected, qualified, and capable professionals handle every detail in preparation for their wedding. These same individuals are the brides, who if they have a medical need, they seek out the best doctor, not just any doctor. If this describes you, then you know very well that all bridal stores simply cannot be the same. So, for the most important gown you may ever wear, we invite you to seek out and choose the most experienced and successful team of bridal stylists you can.

It doesn’t matter what kind of bridal stylist helps me find my dress -- I pretty much know what i want anyway

Very honestly, it may be true that you know exactly what you’re looking for, or feel that you can find your dress on your own without any help. Obviously, if you are certain about what you’re looking for, we want to help you find your dream dress as soon as we possibly can. However, there can be a very big difference between finding a wedding gown and finding the perfect wedding gown that will fit perfectly to your figure. Experience and a successful track record of helping literally thousands of brides find a dress that perfectly sculpts to their figure is something you’ll really appreciate.

find these thrilled brides’ own comments and stories on our website or review platforms like Google, WeddingWire, or The Knot. Given these four reasons you are now probably considering, we hope that you’ll schedule an appointment with one of our caring and expert bridal stylists to help you find your dress. In helping thousands of brides over the years to find their dream dress, we’ve identified the following key factors that our best brides share: •

A preference for working with the most professional experts in the industry

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A willingness to listen to suggestions and to consider expert advice

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Greatly values their own time

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Appreciates a systematic approach to narrowing down and finding the perfect dress

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Understands that the purchase of a wedding dress is a critically important decision that should be carefully and expertly handled

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Arrives at their decision in a thoughtful manner and says “yes to the dress” when the moment is right

If you feel like you are ready for the best experience you’ll ever have in shopping for any article of clothing (much less your beautiful wedding dress), simply call us and schedule an appointment. We’ll be happy to answer any of your questions and help prepare you for an experience you’ll always treasure and never forget.

The experience and successful track record of a bridal stylist really does matter. Here’s why: you not only want to find a beautiful wedding dress for your big day, but you want it to fit you perfectly and stun all of the guests at your wedding. You want to find the perfect dress efficiently, without being embroiled in messy details that will cause you unnecessary frustration and stress, which will disrupt your life and wedding planning. You want a smooth and easy experience. This is the kind of totally satisfying experience we pride ourselves on delivering to every bride who walks through our doors, evidenced by the thousands of very happy brides that our stylists have served over the past 12 years; and you can 27 | SOMETHING NEW

Top 5 things “I Loved Most About My Wedding!” OU R B RI DES

Something New Brides

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FIRST LOOK MOMENT It was one of the most beautiful moments I can remember, when my love saw me in my dress for the first time! We decided to take “first look” photos before the ceremony in order to save some time before the reception. MY BRIDESMAIDS!! My bridesmaids were absolutely drop dead gorgeous in their unique dresses. My color palette was a range of bright yellows and oranges, which reminded me of sunshine! All of their dresses were a different style and color, but it came together more beautifully than I had dreamed! REMOVABLE SLEEVES I had sleeves created to attach to my wedding dress. The lace cuffs of my sleeves were taken from the sleeves of my Mama’s wedding dress, which was my “something old” (pairing beautifully with my “Something New” dress!) HIS TUX! He surprised me by wearing an orange suit jacket for our wedding! I wasn’t expecting my groom to have such a bold pop of color, but it was one of my favorite surprises of the whole wedding! CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER One of the best moments from this special day is when all of our bridal party, family, and friends joined in a congregational blessing and prayer. Our bridal party laid their hands on us, and we could truly feel the presence and approval of God!

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FAMILY & FRIENDS I loved having our closest friends and family members all together in one place for our special day. It was heartwarming to look around and see all of the love in the same room. These are the people we care about most, and it was an amazing feeling to know that these people traveled, no matter how far, to support us.

FEELING EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL I felt exceptionally beautiful on my wedding day! My beauty team was amazing and went above and beyond to bring my vision to life. Getting ready in the bridal suite the day of the wedding was stress free, and it was so fun to see my girls also get their hair and makeup done. Ashley Taylor Photography

THE PLANNING I am a huge planner, so I loved the planning process. We booked our venue, the Pinery at the Hill, about 23 months in advance! The planning was super easy with The Pinery, and the icing on the cake was that the package we booked with The Pinery came with a wedding coordinator. I enjoyed all the aspects from the food and cake tasting, decor and floral planning, and planning the schedule for the day! MY WEDDING DRESSES I LOVED my wedding dresses. From the moment I stepped into Something New Boutique and was greeted by Kristi, I knew I was going to find my dress here! I even had 4 to 5 appointments set up the next day in Denver and ended up canceling them all after finding my dream dress. I explained the type of dress I wanted, and the second dress I tried on was the ONE! Then when I came back a few months later to pick out bridesmaid dresses, I let Kristi know that I wanted a sexy dress (hehe) for the reception. Again, I only had to try on 2 to 3 dresses, and I found the perfect one. This is an experience I will always cherish. I’m grateful to have had such a great experience, and I really felt like family.

MY HUSBAND!! Last, but not least, my husband Jeseph is what I LOVE most about my wedding day. Leading up to the wedding day, I was a little worried that I wouldn’t get enough time with him. However, the ceremony and reception went on without a hitch. We exchanged gifts, had a beautiful first look together, and it was the best day of my life. About two weeks before the wedding, we decided to have a choreographed first dance, and I just loved these special moments we had. 29 | SOMETHING NEW

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MARRYING MY BEST FRIEND AT THE MOST MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH

BRIDE, KASSIE

Disney has held a special place in my heart for as long as I can remember. To be able to marry my best friend there makes Disney World even more special to me and to us. We will be able to go back every year, and one day, show our children where we were married.happy and felt so much love and support from everyone in attendance. GREEK CROWNING CEREMONY Greek heritage is very important to me. To be able to include my husband in a Greek tradition at our wedding meant the world to me. Being crowned “King and Queen” of our household and being United through the crowns was such a special moment that we will treasure forever.

“FIRST TOUCH” The morning of our wedding, we had a “first touch”. We did not want to see each other until it was time for me to walk down the aisle, but we did have photos taken for our first touch. I absolutely LOVED this. Our photographer backed us up into each other so that we could talk and hold hands for just a few minutes before it was time to say “I do”. This was amazing and put all of my nerves at ease with just the sound of my, at the time, soon-to-be husband. FEELING LIKE A REAL PRINCESS Disney did a phenomenal job at EVERYTHING, including making me feel like a real princess. Everything from the Cinderella Carriage taking me to the aisle, to the majordomo bringing our rings down the aisle in an actual glass slipper made our day even more special. We were even announced as Prince Charming and Cinderella, “Mr. and Mrs. Dillie” into our wedding reception.

OUR PRIVATE PHOTO SHOOT INSIDE THE MAGIC KINGDOM Last, but absolutely not least, was being able to be inside the Magic Kingdom with just our photographer and videographer. Being right in front of Cinderella’s Castle in my dream wedding dress with my real life Prince Charming was better than anything I had ever dreamed of as a little girl. This was truly a once in a lifetime moment and really topped off our Disney Fairytale Wedding.

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GETTING READY WITH MY GIRLS AND PUTTING ON THE DRESS I got my hair and makeup done with my Mother, Grandmother, and maid of honor. My mother buttoned my dress and helped me with the accessories, it was picture perfect! There is also nothing like finally putting on your wedding dress and seeing yourself in the mirror for the first time, I felt like a princess in my gown. WALKING DOWN THE AISLE WITH MY FATHER Walking down the Cathedral aisle was a moment I pictured since I was a little girl. My father gave me his blessing, and he helped calm my nerves. Walking down with my father was a magical moment I will always remember.

BRIDE, STEPHANIE

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SEEING MY HUSBAND FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE ALTAR Seeing my husband for the first time in my wedding dress was a very emotional moment for both of us. My husband was at a loss for words to see me in my big sparkly gown! HAVING ALL OUR CLOSEST FAMILY MEMBERS BE A PART OF OUR DAY We originally planned to invite 250+ guests to our wedding, but due to COVID-19, we were only able to invite our immediate family to our wedding. Of course, we were sad about not having everyone there on our day, but we were also very grateful to be able to have our closest family members there. We had a very small and intimate wedding, which in many ways made the day even more special than we had pictured. BECOMING ONE IN GOD’S PRESENCE We had a very traditional Catholic ceremony with the help of our Priest at the beautiful St. Mary’s Cathedral. Both my husband and I grew up in religious homes, and it was very special to take communion together and receive God’s Blessing. We had a Mexican/Lebanese wedding, and we incorporated cultural traditions from each culture into the ceremony. 31 | SOMETHING NEW

Wedding Planning Calendar

Congratulations on your recent engagement! As you’re enjoying the glow and excitement of your new commitment to each other, here is a wedding planning calendar to help you plan your perfect wedding.

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3 Months Out | Obtain the marriage license and request certified copies. | If you are changing your name, prepare the necessary documents. | Purchase the wedding rings. | Have the mothers of the bride and groom choose their dresses. | Confirm all catering, floral, and travel details. | Create your wedding programs. | Schedule the bridesmaids lunch. | Plan and invite everyone to the rehearsal dinner.

1 Month Out | Plan makeup and hairstyling, book professional stylists if desired. | Do a hair and makeup run through with your headpiece. | Buy a guest book. | Send wedding announcement to local newspapers, if desired. | The bride should buy a gift for the groom. | The groom should buy a gift for the bride. | Purchase wedding accessories like favors and place cards. | Finalize all music with the dj or entertainment provider.

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2 Weeks Out | Finalize all details with the caterer and give an updated guest count. | Confirm all plans with your florist. | Finalize tickets and travel arrangements for your honeymoon.

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1 Day Out | Relax with family and friends. | Get wedding manicure and pedicure. | Retire early.

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Parents of the Bride CHECKLIST

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MOTHER

FATHER

BRIDE

I want my mother to (check all that apply):

I want my father to (check all that apply):

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| Along with his wife, host engagement party

| Help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions

| Contribute to wedding budget | Help bride put together family’s guest list | Offer suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions | Help bride shop for her wedding gown | Choose own wedding outfit (may consult with mother of the groom about formality) | Along with maid of honor and bridesmaids, plan and host a shower | On wedding day, help bride get ready

| Contribute to the wedding budget

| Help choose hotel for out-of-town guests and reserve a block of reduced-rate rooms, create maps to be included with invitation, or anything else the couple asks for help with | Rent his own formal wear (ask couple if he’s to coordinate with wedding party) | Help pick up out-of-town guests from the airport; may also arrange transportation to and from the wedding (vans, bus, and so on) | Travel to ceremony with his daughter

| Travel to ceremony with her daughter and the father of the bride AT WEDDING

AT WEDDING | Be escorted by an usher (sometimes her son or husband) to her seat directly before the ceremony begins, if it’s a christian ceremony; in a jewish ceremony walk in procession with her husband and daughter and stand underneath huppah; in a mormon temple wedding, be seated next to the bride

| Escort his wife to her seat directly before ceremony begins; walk his daughter down the aisle as part of ceremony; in jewish wedding, walk with his wife and daughter and stand under huppah; in mormon marriage or sealing ceremony be one of the witnesses | Walk in recessional with his wife in a jewish wedding; escort mother of the bride out after wedding ceremony

AT RECEPTION AT RECEPTION

| Greet guests in receiving line

| Be announced with his wife

| Be announced with her husband

| Make a welcoming speech

| Sit in an honored place at parent’s table and next to bride in receiving line

| Sit in an honored place at parents’ table

| Help coordinate vendors

| Toast the newlyweds after best man makes his speech and groom responds

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| Host an engagement party (bride’s family traditionally gets the first opportunity)

Parents of the Groom CHECKLIST

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MOTHER

FATHER

GROOM

I want my mother to (check all that apply):

I want my father to (check all that apply):

PRE-WEDDING

of the

| Attend (first) engagement party if the bride’s family hosts one

| Along with his wife, host an additional engagement party for groom’s side of the family

| Along with her husband, may host an additional engagement party

| Along with his wife, contribute to the wedding budget

| Contribute to wedding budget | Help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions | Help groom put together guest list | Offer suggestions for special family or ethnic ceremony traditions | If close to the bride, help shop for her wedding gown

| Help couple decide on sites and/or make other big planning decisions | Rent his own formal wear (ask couple if he’s to coordinate with wedding party); attend fittings as needed | Along with his wife, plan rehearsal dinner | On wedding day, travel to ceremony with the groom and best man

| Choose own wedding outfit (may consult with mother of the bride about formality) | Along with maid of honor and bridesmaids, plan and host a shower | Along with her husband, plan and host the rehearsal dinner

AT WEDDING | Be escorted by an usher (sometimes her son or husband) to her seat directly before the ceremony begins, if it’s a Christian ceremony; in a Jewish ceremony walk in procession with her husband and daughter and stand underneath huppah; in a Mormon temple wedding, be seated next to the bride

AT WEDDING | May escort his wife to her seat right before mother of the bride is seated and before ceremony begins; if it’s a Jewish wedding, walk down the aisle with his wife and son and stand under huppah; in Mormon marriage or sealing ceremony be one of the witnesses | Walk in recessional with his wife in a Jewish wedding; escort his wife out after wedding party and bride’s parents

AT RECEPTION | Greet guests in receiving line

AT RECEPTION

| Be announced with his wife

| Greet guests in receiving line

| Make a welcoming speech

| Be announced with her husband | Sit in an honored place at parent’s table and next to bride in receiving line

| Sit in an honored place at parents’ table | Toast the newlyweds

| Help coordinate vendors

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| Contact mother of the bride if the families are not acquainted

Bridal Party CHECKLIST

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GROOMSMEN

I want my bridesmaids to (check all that apply):

I want my groomsmen to (check all that apply):

PRE-WEDDING

| Help shop for dress

| Help choose formal wear

| Go on at least one bridesmaid dress shopping trip (except for out of town maids)

| Go for fittings and alterations as needed

| Help plan and attend bachelor party

| Help with wedding planning errands

| Attend couple’s shower

| Help plan shower and/or bachelorette party

AT WEDDING | If also serving as an usher, stand at door ready to escort guests to their seats

AT WEDDING | Walk single file in the procession along with other bridesmaids

| Stand with groom, best man, and other groomsmen at the altar or stage as ceremony is about to begin

| Stand in line in front of altar or stage, or sit with other bridesmaids

| Stand in line or sit with other groomsmen during ceremony

| Walk in recessional paired with a groomsmen

| Walk in recessional paired with a bridesmaid

AT RECEPTION

| Be announced at reception

| Sit at head table

| Sit at head table | Take part in first dance

FLOWER GIRL(S)

RING BEARER

I want my flower girl(s) to (check all that apply):

I want my ring bearer to (check all that apply):

| Attend shower with mother

| Walk in processional directly before the bride (possibly with the ring bearer) carrying a bouquet, wearing a floral head wreath, and/or scattering flower petals from a basket

| Walk in processional directly before the bride (possibly with flower girl) carrying a ring pillow with the wedding bands (most couples entrust the real ones to the best man)

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I want my maid of honor to (check all that apply):

I want my best man to (check all that apply):

PRE-WEDDING

| Help bride shop for gown

| Help groom shop for formal wear

| Help bride shop for bridesmaid dresses

| Coordinate tux fittings and payments

| Spread word about couple’s registry

| Plan the couple’s shower and/or bachelor party

| Coordinate bridesmaids’ dress orders, payment, and fittings

| Spread word about couple’s registry

| Plan shower and/or bachelorette party

| Arrange groomsmen’s travel and lodging

| Offer assistance with planning tasks | Create a wedding-day emergency kit

| Offer assistance with planning tasks | Organize groomsmen on wedding day

| Organize bridesmaids on wedding day

AT WEDDING AT WEDDING | Walk down the aisle directly before the bride (if no flower girl)

| Stand at front with groom and other groomsmen as procession begins (or walk in, in a Jewish ceremony) or sit with groom’s family in temple ceremony | Carry bride’s (or both) wedding ring(s) (if requested)

| Adjust bride’s train at altar

| Walk in recessional with bride’s honor attendant

| Hold bride’s bouquet during the vows

| Sign marriage license as a witness (if requested)

| Carry groom’s wedding ring (if no ring bearer) | Walk in recessional with best man | Organize programs, tossing petals, and so on | Sign marriage license as witness (if requested)

AT RECEPTION | Stand in receiving line | Sit at head table next to bride | Serve as toastmaster, making first toast to couple

AT RECEPTION | Stand in receiving line | Help bride bustle her gown | Sit at head table next to groom

| Dance with maid of honor during first dance (if wedding party is involved) | Help ‘host’ party (make introductions, get people dancing, etc.)

| Make toast to the couple

| Help direct vendors - caterer, photographer, band - as needed

| Help ‘host’ party (make introductions, get people dancing, etc.)

| Help groom give out final payments and tips to vendors

| Dance with best man during first dance (if wedding party is involved)

| Collect gifts and gift checks brought to the reception

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Tuxedo Style. Color. Formality

Will Your Day Be Formal, Informal, Colorful, Classic, Trendy, Or Modern? The Style Of Your Wedding Will Play An Important Role In What You Choose For Your Men’s Formal Wear. FIT Choosing the right fit for the right body type is so important. Most men nowadays opt for the slim-fit tuxedo for a more modern and tailored look. The Traditional fit is more boxy, and then the Ultra Slim fit is the most trendy.

SHIRTS Shirts provide another opportunity to add character to your wedding day attire. The basic color for shirts are while and ivory, which should be based off the brides wedding dress. Microfiber material is the latest most popular material today providing a very smooth texture and feel and often many color options. The sleeve should be a little longer than your jacket to allow a little sliver of the shirt and cuff links to show.

THE JACKET The Jacket a very important piece to your tuxedo look. The build of the groom and wedding party should be one major factor on which you base your decision.

TIES Ties come in many different styles, patterns, and colors. Bow ties are typically more classic and formal and are often a solid color. The windsor tie has become increasingly popular in recent years. Typically, the groom’s tie will match the color of the bridal gown, while the groomsmen’s will match the bridesmaids’ dresses.

LAPEL Peak lapel is most common and traditional. While the Notch Lapel is most popular, most rentals have this. The Shawl Lapel is very traditional but not the best choice for rounder bodies.

SOCKS

CUFF LINKS & STUDS Cuff links and Studs give your shirt a very polished look. The style of your wedding should be kept in mind when picking out all accessories.

ACCESSORIES

Wear long dress socks to avoid showing any skin when you sit. A lot of men these days choose the socks to express their unique style and personality with different patterns and colors.

POCKET SQUARES Pocket Squares are a great way to add a splash of color to your tux jacket. Many people match the pocket square with the tie they have chosen.

Accessories put the finishing touches on your whole wedding day look. You may choose to have the men in your wedding wear neither a vest nore cummerbund if you are going for a more casual look.

THE TROUSERS SHOES Shoes should be the last thing you pick out. You should only pick shoes that match once you have the rest of the tux all figured out.

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The trousers for the tuxedo jacket will be determined somewhat by the jacket you’ve selected. In general, the same style and color trousers should be worn throughout the men in the wedding party.

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